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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,370 cc

K39 FVOMOT history

K39 FVO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 242,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.

K39 FVO blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2023
Mileage
242,957 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K39 FVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K39 FVO was last recorded at 242,957 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2007: 32,541 miles, lower than 132,534 miles on 27 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
242,919 miles · 8 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
7,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 242,957 miles
  • 2021 – 242,919 miles
  • 2020 – 235,726 miles
  • 2019 – 215,962 miles
  • 2018 – 196,255 miles
  • 2017 – 179,979 miles
  • 2016 – 170,187 miles
  • 2015 – 164,881 miles
  • 2014 – 161,641 miles
  • 2013 – 159,637 miles
  • 2011 – 157,991 miles
  • 2010 – 155,456 miles
  • 2009 – 150,295 miles
  • 2008 – 139,789 miles
  • 2007 – 32,541 miles
  • 2006 – 128,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,957 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight play

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,957 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    242,957 miles
    Test number
    345349575322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight play

  2. Fail242,919 miles (+7,193)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,919 miles
    Test number
    511740988708
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has play

  3. Pass235,726 miles (+335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    235,726 miles
    Test number
    991024530834
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Fail235,391 miles (+19,429)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,391 miles
    Test number
    881361604988
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass215,962 miles (+19,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    215,962 miles
    Test number
    954301728771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sills
    • AdvisoryFog lamp switch faulty

  6. Pass196,255 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    196,255 miles
    Test number
    203921885145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Fail196,225 miles (+16,246)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,225 miles
    Test number
    306449853978
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass179,979 miles (+9,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    179,979 miles
    Test number
    976497495077
    • AdvisoryNo plate light worked when tapped

  9. Pass170,187 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    170,187 miles
    Test number
    236833543399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  10. Fail170,140 miles (+5,259)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,140 miles
    Test number
    178595971675
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear -both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  11. Pass164,881 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    164,881 miles
    Test number
    608689105094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail164,879 miles (+3,238)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,879 miles
    Test number
    416607905088
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass161,641 miles (+2,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    161,641 miles
    Test number
    189319824478
    • NoteVehicle underbody light corrosion

  14. Pass159,637 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    159,637 miles
    Test number
    856924223029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass157,991 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    157,991 miles
    Test number
    808441121355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

  16. Fail157,991 miles (+2,535)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,991 miles
    Test number
    929601621330
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

  17. Pass155,456 miles (+3)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    155,456 miles
    Test number
    884159800302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes painted
    • NoteBoth front discs worn/corroded/pitted
    • NoteHandbrake return spring missing

  18. Fail155,453 miles (+1)6 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,453 miles
    Test number
    974760200397
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes painted
    • NoteBoth front discs worn/corroded/pitted
    • NoteHandbrake return spring missing

  19. Fail155,452 miles (+5,157)19 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,452 miles
    Test number
    704294990257
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureRear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass150,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    150,295 miles
    Test number
    524794329205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail150,295 miles (+10,506)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,295 miles
    Test number
    742095119211
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteWiper blades poor condition

  22. Pass139,789 miles (+107,248)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    139,789 miles
    Test number
    911225908278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,541 miles (-99,993)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,541 miles
    Test number
    621769007277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail132,534 miles (+4,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,534 miles
    Test number
    974998107233
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  25. Pass128,493 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    128,493 miles
    Test number
    602320806265
    • NoteHorn in poor condition
    • NoteOffside mirror glass is slightly damdged
    • NoteRear wiper blade is split
    • NoteReverse lights do not work

Questions about K39 FVO

Does K39 FVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K39 FVO expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K39 FVO?
The MOT on K39 FVO expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K39 FVO done?
K39 FVO was recorded at 242,957 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 7,344 miles a year.
Has K39 FVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K39 FVO has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K39 FVO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K39 FVO find?
K39 FVO passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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